Greater South Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Greater South Side
Popular places to visit
Gray’s Lake Park
Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Iowa State Capitol Building
A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Our pick of the best Greater South Side Hotel Deals
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The room was very quiet, despite being right by the airport. Clean, with comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Check in was seamless and quick.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AC in rooms was unusually loud for this class of hotel. Pool was closed for renovation. Curtains are on a track, do not close all the way. This allows floodlight from nearby construction to enter room at night.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Just OK for Hampton
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
It was very good, my wife and I was very happy and pleased with everything
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Free hot Breakfast cooked to order, great jacuzzi & pool, rooms clean, beds new and comfortable, staff helpful (Michael L) front desk, microwave, refer& coffee in rooms, blackout curtains, plenty of free parking
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel is beautiful and I had the best night sleep.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Greater South Side
Grays Lake
While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Indianola Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
Columbus Park
While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
